John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
URN: 120988 • Norwich NR11 6JZ
Overview
- Name
- John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 120988
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Toplis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01263732844
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hungate Street, Norwich NR11 6JZ
Summary
John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, located in Aylsham, Norfolk, is a mixed foundation primary school with a current enrolment of 202 pupils, against a capacity of 232. The school prides itself on delivering an innovative and creative curriculum that aims to engage children in meaningful learning experiences. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Always Choose Kindness," reflecting a commitment to fostering a warm and caring environment for all students.
As part of the Aylsham Learning Federation, which includes Bure Valley School and Aylsham High School, John of Gaunt benefits from collaborative practices across different age groups. This partnership enhances the educational experience by sharing resources and expertise, ensuring a continuous approach to learning. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, believing that strong partnerships are essential for a child's educational journey.
The governing body plays a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the school, focusing on accountability and the overall well-being of students. John of Gaunt aims to prepare pupils not only academically but also for life beyond school, instilling character and resilience in a supportive environment.
As part of the Aylsham Learning Federation, which includes Bure Valley School and Aylsham High School, John of Gaunt benefits from collaborative practices across different age groups. This partnership enhances the educational experience by sharing resources and expertise, ensuring a continuous approach to learning. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, believing that strong partnerships are essential for a child's educational journey.
The governing body plays a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the school, focusing on accountability and the overall well-being of students. John of Gaunt aims to prepare pupils not only academically but also for life beyond school, instilling character and resilience in a supportive environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 2 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- The Aylsham Cluster Trust
- Capacity
- 232
- Pupils
- 202
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 202 | 102 | 100 | 232 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 98 | 92 | 232 | 12.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 219 | 107 | 112 | 232 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 219 | 107 | 112 | 232 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 211 | 101 | 110 | 232 | 23.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 253 | 124 | 129 | 232 | 17.40 |
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